Foods that are extremely high in sodium can cause your body to retain water, which affects how your muscles and digestive system work. Deli meats, canned soups, frozen dinners, and salty snacks often ...

Muscle cramps are sudden, painful, involuntary muscle contractions caused by motor nerve hyperexcitability. They often affect the calves or hands and may result from dehydration, electrolyte imbalance ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Michael Hales, Kennesaw State University (THE CONVERSATION) For athletes across all ...

Nothing cuts a run short like a cramp in your side. Here's what probably causes your cramps when running, according to running coaches. From a lack of sleep to not warming up ahead of time, here’s ...

Dehydration may cause cramps due to the loss of electrolytes. Hydrating and maintaining electrolyte balance may help manage or prevent cramps. People who are at risk of dehydration, such as athletes ...

For athletes across all sports, few experiences are as agonizing as being forced to leave competition with a sudden muscle cramp. These painful, uncontrolled spasms – formally known as ...

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